License: Driven... how likely am I to pass without the MSF?

[*Thumper*]

Good morning everyone!!! :hello:

Ok, I'm one of the slow learner's, I guess, but I read the booklet the morning I took the "written" portion of the license :wompwomp: I barely passed...altho I still at that point hadn't ridden on the street yet, just a few parking lots in the days following the purchase of the bike...that was in September. FFWD to now... I'm wondering if I'm good to go on the "driven" part of the test. I'd really like to get my "M" class with no restrictions soon.


*BTW* I have hopes of taking the MSF course, but I too have hit scheduling barriers. I work nights & weekends so anyone who knows of a Sun-Tues course please let me know.

Thanks!!:love4:

[skmart2]

check with Awesom Cycles, they have weekday courses i think

[bluewave18]

If you fail it, it means you should give up all hopes of riding cause you suck. Its so easy my 7 y.o. could pass it.

[RACER X]

make LEARNING to ride a priority, it just might save your life.

yes awesome has weekday classes. and i think mancuso suzuki and kawi also.

[BigComfy]

tis easy...

[tiatool]

The actual driving part is easy. If you can stop, turn right, turn left, start, um........... that's it.


They hand out class M's like swine flu.

[R6Spartan]

Whats MSF?:shrug:

[BoricuaStyle]

awesome has those classes and those are the days i had to take because of work and school but make sure if your gonna take those days dont miss because even if ur 5 min late they wont refund u. besides thats a great team up there im about to go back for the 2nd course and group riding course.

[amber|alexis]

make LEARNING to ride a priority, it just might save your life.

yes awesome has weekday classes. and i think mancuso suzuki and kawi also.

+1.

anyone can ride...but learning to ride safely takes brains.

[maxgs]

Passing the test is easy. Getting there and going through the process in a PITA. You have to go with a friend in a car that has up to date insurance, inspection, and plates because the license tester will ride in that car. You have to bring your helmet and insurance, and ensure your plates and inspection is up to date. Most importantly, you have to get to the place really early. The line for driving / riding tests begins to form at like 6:00 am, and they can only handle so many per day.

The test is quite easy. The only hard part is being able to either see the blinkers on the car so you make the correct turns, or hear the horn when then signal to turn. Look both ways, signal in advance, both feet down at stop signs, and don't speed.

-Curt

[*Thumper*]

If you fail it, it means you should give up all hopes of riding cause you suck. Its so easy my 7 y.o. could pass it.


thanks...:thebirdma

[*Thumper*]

Thanks to everyone who replied with helpful information! I will def check out Awesome's schedule.

[switch]

if you take the MSF you get a certificate that you can take to the DMV and not have to take the driving test :)

[Senator]

Passing the test is easy. Getting there and going through the process in a PITA. You have to go with a friend in a car that has up to date insurance, inspection, and plates because the license tester will ride in that car. You have to bring your helmet and insurance, and ensure your plates and inspection is up to date.
-Curt

I have also heard that if you drive the motorcycle up there yourself now, some officers will give you a no license ticket, like you have to get someone with an M to bring it up there or trailer it.....anyone else hear that?

[Squoddybody]

^^'tis true!

Just take the class. Why try and fail? :shrug:
Also, if you had taken the class the written portion would have been a snap.

After the class, you'll be a better rider AND you'll get your 'M' :thumb:

[JBIRD5363]

It's super easy I never left a neighborhood for mine. Are you really starting on a 600 man that's a lot of bike be careful. I started on a cruiser and rode dirty for a long time before getting my m. They didn't hassle me about riding the bike up there but I got to the dps before any workers did plus my driver was in a truck so I don't think they thought twice about it.

[20_636_05]

Whats MSF?:shrug:

if i remember correctly it stands for " motorcycle safety foundation"

[*Thumper*]

It's super easy I never left a neighborhood for mine. Are you really starting on a 600 man that's a lot of bike be careful. I started on a cruiser and rode dirty for a long time before getting my m. They didn't hassle me about riding the bike up there but I got to the dps before any workers did plus my driver was in a truck so I don't think they thought twice about it.


LOL!! I almost bought a 750! I didn't even know there were smaller options...I got the 600 because I liked the color scheme better; White & Silver v.s. Burnt Orange & Black! I learned how to ride on this bike and still can't operate a standard car... :keke:

I really look forward to taking the class, I was hoping it would be before my first track day. Doesn't look like that'll be the case. I believe myself to be a safe & smart rider. I know the class will be extremely beneficial.

[RACER X]

so you plan on doing a trackday BEFORE you take MSF?

how many miles have you ridden so far?

who "taught" you how to ride? how long have they been riding?

[maxgs]

I have also heard that if you drive the motorcycle up there yourself now, some officers will give you a no license ticket, like you have to get someone with an M to bring it up there or trailer it.....anyone else hear that?

I didn't have that problem.

[*Thumper*]

so you plan on doing a trackday BEFORE you take MSF?

how many miles have you ridden so far?

who "taught" you how to ride? how long have they been riding?


As of right now: not quite 3k.

Several different people with various degrees of experience, including my father who's been riding all his life. I'm now under the close supervision of 99 Chris ;) (and I don't ride alone)

I'm still learning...and will be for the rest of my riding days.

[vito_8989]

As of right now: not quite 3k.

Several different people with various degrees of experience, including my father who's been riding all his life. I'm now under the close supervision of 99 Chris ;) (and I don't ride alone)

I'm still learning...and will be for the rest of my riding days.

I've seen you ride.... :er:
And chris as your "instructor".... :er:

[*Thumper*]

I've seen you ride.... :er:
And chris as your "instructor".... :er:


Seriously VITO? How's your lip healing up, kiddo? :poke:

[vito_8989]

Seriously VITO? How's your lip healing up, kiddo? :poke:

Thats cold... you spoke of the unspeakable....

Remember you can't pass your test if you stall in fourth gear leaving from a stop sign....

Please don't tell Chris :D

[Challen]

I thought the track day organizations required either a Motorcycle License or the MSF course? Or was I hallucinating when I read that? :shrug:

[BossLady]

The lady told me that if you kill the bike, you auto fail. Both feet on the ground for 3 seconds at stop signs and look both ways (over do it). The place on House St. in Alvin was the least crowded that I could find. You still have to get here at like 7. They asigned me a time later in the afternoon so I left and came back. It's first come, first serve so if the time slots are filled up you go home... The bike has to be totally street legal. Bike and vehicle have to have current tags and insurance. It's a cake walk :D

[*Thumper*]

Thats cold... you spoke of the unspeakable....

Remember you can't pass your test if you stall in fourth gear leaving from a stop sign....

Please don't tell Chris :D

I won't need to ..you already did! :p

And keep in mind when that happened, I had been riding a very short time and was flustered from riding in a group!

[vito_8989]

Same thing happened to me I was flustered and that happened to my lip. :shrug: Weird huh

:hello: Hey Big Buddy

[SW@T]

^^'tis true!

Just take the class. Why try and fail? :shrug:
Also, if you had taken the class the written portion would have been a snap.

After the class, you'll be a better rider AND you'll get your 'M' :thumb:

+1

[SW@T]

I thought the track day organizations required either a Motorcycle License or the MSF course? Or was I hallucinating when I read that? :shrug:

ive never heard that



my brother hasnt taken the msf or have a license...and he recently did a track day

[RACER X]

i think elite and LSTD are going w/ the M endorsement rule.

[GrayJ]

i think elite and LSTD are going w/ the M endorsement rule.

It's in the rules, never heard of it being enforced.

But I took the MSF course, meh..As the instructor actually said at the end of the day, "You are now qualified to ride through a parking lot at under 10 mph." :rofl:

[vito_8989]

They say I have to take a motorcycle defensive driving course for my ticket. Does that mean msf or is it something different?

[RACER X]

They say I have to take a motorcycle defensive driving course for my ticket. Does that mean msf or is it something different?

do you have an M endorsement?

[vito_8989]

Yea

[RACER X]

then you'll have to take the ERC (experienced rider course), most schools only offer it 1x a mon. and they don't always make......so get up on it.

[vito_8989]

Damn but I suck at riding, I don't think I can pass it... :crying:

[GrayJ]

I would ask to make sure though, that would suck if they make you take the harder to get into course. I would think most JP's won't know the difference anyways. But RacerX would probably know better than them or me

[lbjasonc]

hey thump, just don't do any stoppies or ride any whoolies and you'll be fine. take ur time champ, u got this

[RACER X]

I would ask to make sure though, that would suck if they make you take the harder to get into course. I would think most JP's won't know the difference anyways. But RacerX would probably know better than them or me

makes perfect sense, each court can be diff.

[amber|alexis]

^^'tis true!

Just take the class. Why try and fail? :shrug:
Also, if you had taken the class the written portion would have been a snap.

After the class, you'll be a better rider AND you'll get your 'M' :thumb:

WRONG! I took MSF and still failed the written portion :rofl: cuz i didnt read the book before I took it. MSF didn't teach me EVERYthing I needed to know for the written...there were questions specific to the booklet

[99 Chris]

Sleeper Vito is back in FULL EFFECT!!! :angry7:

Watch out, ya midget!!!

[vito_8989]

Sleeper Vito is back in FULL EFFECT!!! :angry7:

Watch out, ya midget!!!

:er::-/:sad::crying: I'm still gimp....

Thumper I like your chocolate cake if its any consilation....

[*Thumper*]

Same thing happened to me I was flustered and that happened to my lip. :shrug: Weird huh

:hello: Hey Big Buddy

So when you saw 174 "indicated", that flustered you and made you clamp down on your lip? Hmmm, is that when you were able to observe me riding? :scratchchin:

[*Thumper*]

:er::-/:sad::crying: I'm still gimp....

Thumper I like your chocolate cake if its any consilation....


So, when you coming back Vito? I'll make a SPECIAL chocolate cake....just for YOU!!! :evil6:

[Squoddybody]

WRONG! I took MSF and still failed the written portion :rofl: cuz i didnt read the book before I took it. MSF didn't teach me EVERYthing I needed to know for the written...there were questions specific to the booklet

:eek3: :rofl:

The only questions I had on my test that weren't covered in MSF were about carrying packages and group riding- only two. :rofl:

[vito_8989]

So, when you coming back Vito? I'll make a SPECIAL chocolate cake....just for YOU!!! :evil6:

Uhhh... I don't know if that is good or bad... :eek3:

But maybe, as long as chris isn't there. Apparently I have awoken the beast :sword: :sad:

[switch]

:rofl:

good stuff vito. that day when you bit your lip was hilarious. NO CAKE FOR YOU!

[*Thumper*]

Uhhh... I don't know if that is good or bad... :eek3:

But maybe, as long as chris isn't there. Apparently I have awoken the beast :sword: :sad:

So you want to visit when Chris isn't there...hmmm, think I'll pass on that one. Thanks tho :)

[hjl47]

pay 150 and save urself the trouble of wasting a whole day proving something you know u can do. is wasting a day worth saving 150? ur going to take the class anyways, then u dont need to take the riding test.

[switch]

So you want to visit when Chris isn't there...hmmm, think I'll pass on that one. Thanks tho :)

well if you wanted to get rid of vito...let him come over. we all know how its gonna end. and then we could have a party to remember him :)

[vito_8989]

So you want to visit when Chris isn't there...hmmm, think I'll pass on that one. Thanks tho :)

Thats not what I meant :rofl:
Last thing I wanna do is piss my big buddy off.

[AJFLo]

Thats not what I meant :rofl:
Last thing I wanna do is piss my big buddy off.


We all remember what happened last time you pissed him off lol

http://fudge-dragon.com/IMG00046.jpg

[*Thumper*]

We all remember what happened last time you pissed him off lol

http://fudge-dragon.com/IMG00046.jpg

WOW!! :rofl: I

[maxgs]

WRONG! I took MSF and still failed the written portion :rofl: cuz i didnt read the book before I took it. MSF didn't teach me EVERYthing I needed to know for the written...there were questions specific to the booklet

Ba... ba.... ba.... BA HA HA HA HA HA.

[CBRguyIZcool]

it took me about 4 times to pass that msf

[Seb656]

I would def take the MSF. It taught me several things that saved my arse while riding the street. Plus you get a cool certificate that negates the driving portion, counts for insurance discounts, and allows you to ride without a helmet (if you choose to, not that I recommend it).